The average train between Lyon and Cologne takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Cologne station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Lyon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Lyon to Cologne train tickets online with TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lyon and Cologne is 597.1 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 29m.